From 23rd to 27th March 2026, Uganda will host a workshop on developing a conservation social science research agenda for East Africa.

The workshop funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is co-hosted by Makerere University and the University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute (CRI).

The call for applications from young African scholars for fully funded places to attend this residential workshop is now open.

Applicants must be early career researchers or practitioners residing and working in East Africa and with interest in or currently conducting conservation social science research.

The deadline to apply is 30th January.

CLICK HERE to access the full details shared on the Linkedln profile of CRI,; and which is the source of the information in this post.

Profiled photo @ Blessed Organic Release in partnership with CPAR Uganda Social Innovation Centre in Pader is implementing conservation activities with specific focus on the Shea Tree.